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DRYER SAFETY

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Page 1: ..._________________________________ Date d achat _____________________________________ Date d installation _________________________________ Installateur ______________________________________ Numéro de modéle ________________________________ Numéro de série __________________________________ NOTES CONCERNANT L INSTALLATION Para una version de estas instrucciones en español visite www Whirlpool com ...

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Page 4: ...llations and 5 16 nut driver recommended Leveling legs 4 Tools needed for gas installations 8 or 10 pipe wrench 8 or 10 adjustable wrench for gas connections Pipe joint compound resistant to LP gas Utility knife Y connector Parts package is located in dryer drum Check that all parts are included NOTE Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with a pedestal or a stack kit Parts su...

Page 5: ... floor If using a pedestal you will need 18 460 mm to bottom of dryer Q The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather IMPORTANT Do not operate install or store dryer where it will be exposed to water weather or at temperatures below 40 F 4 C Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles resulting in long...

Page 6: ...are Guide 0 0 mm spacing is allowed for straight back venting only For steam models only inlet hose must not be kinked Installation Clearances For each arrangement consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls doors and floor moldings Space must be large enough to allow door to fully open Add spacing on all sides of dr...

Page 7: ... in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Q 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electr...

Page 8: ... is recommended that an individual manual shut off valve be installed within six 6 ft 1 8 m of the dryer The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing A 3 À8 flexible gas connector B 3 À8 pipe to flare adapter fitting C 1 À8 NPT minimum plugged tapping D NPT gas supply line E Gas shut off valve A B E D C GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GAS TYPE Natural Gas This dryer is equipped for use wit...

Page 9: ...GAS PIPE Q The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a 3 À8 male pipe thread INSTALL LEVELING LEGS To avoid damaging floor use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton place under entire back edge of dryer Firmly grasp dryer body not console panel and gently lay dryer down on cardboard Examine leveling legs and locate the diamond marking Screw legs into leg holes by h...

Page 10: ...gged with lint Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents Review Vent System Charts and if necessary modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance 4 102 mm 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent A B 1 Connect gas supply to dryer Remove red cap from gas pipe Using a wrench to tighten connect gas supply to dryer Use pipe joint compound on threads of all ...

Page 11: ...haust installation B Left or right side exhaust installation C Bottom exhaust installation A B C Louvered Hood Angled Hood Box Hood Exhaust hoods Q An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home Q Must be at least 12 305 mm from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust such as flowers rocks bushes or snow Q Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic la...

Page 12: ... ft 20 m 1 Rigid metal 54 ft 16 5 m 2 Rigid metal 44 ft 13 4 m 3 Rigid metal 35 ft 10 7 m 4 Rigid metal 27 ft 8 2 m Long Vent System Chart Number of 90 elbows Type of vent Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 160 ft 48 8 m 1 Rigid metal 150 ft 45 7 m 2 Rigid metal 140 ft 42 7 m 3 Rigid metal 130 ft 39 6 m 4 Rigid metal 120 ft 36 6 m Special provisions for mobile homes Exhaust vent must be securely fastened ...

Page 13: ... replace with new rubber washer 2 Attach short hose and Y connector Attach 2 ft 0 6 m inlet hose to cold water faucet Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet Then attach Y connector to male end of the 2 ft 0 6 m inlet hose Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector 3 Tighten couplings Using pliers tighten the couplings with additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overt...

Page 14: ...flexible gas line After dryer is in place remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer 5 Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Remove protective cap from water inlet valve Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector Using pliers tighten the couplings an additional two thirds...

Page 15: ...mp cloth to remove any dust T Read Dryer Use in your Use and Care Guide T If you live in a hard water area use of a water softener is recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water system in the dryer Over time the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of the water system which will reduce product performance Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for certain part rep...

Page 16: ...stered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties LLC DOOR REVERSAL OPTIONAL The following instructions are for models with a round and square shaped doors 2 Phillips screwdriver Min 8 long TORX T25 screwdriver Tools needed 1 Remove door from dryer IMPORTANT If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding Using a T25 screwdriver...

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